Van Doren Scholarship Trust
Accepts applications
Van Doren Scholarship Trust is a private foundation in Bedminster, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $48,500 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $5,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$48,500
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$998,809
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2025 was down from $51,000 the year before.
35% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $47,100 | 18 | $951,804 |
| 2024 | $51,000 | 18 | $979,623 |
| 2025 | $48,500 | 20 | $998,809 |
How to apply
| Contact | Peter van Doren Scholarship PO Box 584, Peapack, NJ 07977 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (908) 719-3313 |
| What to submit | Forms are available in all public and private secondary school guidance dept in somerset county, nj |
| Restrictions | Scholarships are restricted to residents of somerset county, nj |
What Van Doren Scholarship Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 8 | $18,500 |
| New Jersey | 4 | $9,500 |
| Connecticut | 3 | $6,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $4,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $4,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $2,500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $2,500 |
| Indiana | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Randeep Bhattia Co NJ Institute of Tech Nology | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| George Carter Co Boston College | Scholarship | $4,500 |
| Ivey Mistele Co University of Virginia | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Dana Silva Co Villanova University | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Wendy Callaghan Co Carnegie Mellon University | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Sanjana Bhatta Co University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Gabriela Silva Co Villanova University | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Ava Rollino Co University of Maryland | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Julia Skarlak Co Lafayette College | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| James Finen Co St Joseph's University | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Madeline Babula Co Villanova University | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Jinging Lou Co Yale University | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Christina & Jeffrey Zaun Co Yale University | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Aneesh Karuppur Co Univ of Pennsylvani | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Matthew Oliveria Co Princeton University | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Richard Imossi Co Villanova University | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Umesh Subramanian Co Yale University | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Mary Klein Co Rutgers University | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Patricia Mozeke Co Rider University | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Mark Huamani Co Purdue University | Scholarship | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Peapack Gladstone Bank
Questions people ask
Does Van Doren Scholarship Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Van Doren Scholarship Trust give?
$48,500 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Van Doren Scholarship Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Peapack Gladstone Bank (Trustee).
What does Van Doren Scholarship Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.